The nurse is interested in learning how to become a disaster relief nurse. What should the nurse consider prior to joining the Disaster Medical Assistance Team (DMAT) program?
1. The nurse must be licensed to practice nursing in the state of the disaster.
2. The nurse must provide and pay for his or her own personal gear, including a sleeping bag.
3. The nurse must be willing to be a volunteer, as the positions are unpaid.
4. The nurse must be willing to pay for his or her own travel to the disaster region.
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Rationale 1: The nurse working on this team is considered a federal employee, so any license or certification the nurse holds will be automatically recognized in all 50 states.
Rationale 2: Each DMAT member is required to provide certain personal gear, such as eye and ear protection, leather work gloves, a canteen, a sleeping bag, a camping knife, hand cleanser gel, and toilet paper.
Rationale 3: Members of the DMAT are volunteers; however, while deployed, they are considered federal employees and are paid wages.
Rationale 4: Travel to the disaster region is reimbursed.
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